Former Punjab governor and ex-Army chief Gen SF Rodrigues dies at 88
Chandigarh, March 4
Gen SF Rodrigues (retd) passed away on Friday. He was 88.
Gen Rodrigues was born in Bombay in 1933.
He was the chief of the Indian Army from 1990 to 1993. He was appointed the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh on November 8, 2004.
ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY in a tweet said: “General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy express heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who passed away today. Known as a Thinker and Strategist, he leaves behind a legacy of utmost dedication & service to the Nation.”
#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 the passing away of Former Army Chief, General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, PVSM, VSM, Chief of Army Staff from 1990 to 1993, at the age of 89
The #IndianBrave General was part of 1st Course JSW (NDA)
Remember his distinguished service to the nation, always 🏵️ pic.twitter.com/vILwwfxCMY— LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 (@LestWeForgetIN) March 4, 2022